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be hung

VERB
engross
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bewitch captivate enrapture enthrall fascinate immerse preoccupy
STRONG
absorb apply arrest assimilate attract busy consume corner engage engulf fill grip hog involve monopolize occupy soak
WEAK
become lost sew up take up up on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bore disenchant disgust offend repel tire turn off
STRONG
eject let go misunderstand not use reject release surrender yield
WEAK
forget ignore repulse

Example Sentences

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Companies like Everlasting Comfort sell packable “foot hammocks,” which can be hung from your tray table.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

The extravagant abode features soaring 50-foot ceilings, Italian-style gardens, and Baccarat crystal chandeliers so heavy they had to be hung from steel beams.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025

A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes’ necks at the July 26-Aug.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2024

Bruce called the next number, only to be hung up on.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2024

Tell Newman the lanterns are to be hung now.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes